The Senate on Monday approved David Bernhardt 53-43 to be deputy secretary of the Interior despite opposition from Democrats and environmental groups.

Democrats had criticized Bernhardt for his ties to the fossil fuel industry during his time in private practice as a lawyer and adviser to energy companies.

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